The Garden Island and Zonta Club of Kaua’i are again teaming up with the community to try to make the holidays a little happier for those in need. Every year, community members are asked to make donations to the Zonta/Garden
The Garden Island and Zonta Club of Kaua’i are again teaming up with the community to try to make the holidays a little happier for those in need.
Every year, community members are asked to make donations to the Zonta/Garden Island Christmas Fund.
With the help of community agencies, Zonta Club members identify families who will not have a merry Christmas without help. Every day from now until Christmas, The Garden Island will publish stories about people who could use some assistance. The names have been changed to protect their privacy, but the stories are all actual case histories of people living on Kaua’i.
For more than 20 years, the community has come through with Kaua’i aloha, although some years, when times are tough for everyone, it hasn’t been easy. If donors could see the smiles on the faces of those they have helped — young and old — they would feel their contributions are well-spent.
Checks and money orders may be sent to Zonta/Garden Island Christmas Fund, P.O. Box 1120, Kapa’a HI 96746. Christmas-Fund organizers hope neighbors continue their traditional generosity, which has helped countless families have a merry Christmas for more than 20 years.
For more information, please call Dimples, 822-9882.
Sue would love a new radio and CDs
Sue lives by herself and is often very lonely. Music would help brighten her days but right now it’s out of her means. A new radio with CDs would be a welcome gift for the holiday season
Crafts and puzzles are Polly’s wishes
Polly lives with her disabled daughter. They receive very little income and what little they get goes for food and medication. Polly loves to do crafts and puzzles to keep her busy but there has been no money to purchase any new ones for quite a while. Such a simple request would make all the difference to Polly.
Joe would enjoy a new novel
Joe lives in a care home. His parents have both passed away and his sister recently went into a car home also. Joe loves to read. A new novel would be a source of great joy to him at Christmas.
Angel needs some help
Angel was devastated when her husband of just a few months died suddenly and unexpectedly. His death left her unprepared for life as she is an older woman who just recently moved to Kaua’i. She lives on a very limited income and often is unable to afford food let alone a few extra goodies. Any help Angel can get would be greatly appreciated.
